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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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